Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Winds are forecast to increase and shift southeasterly, fresh pockets may form in immediate lees. Cold temperatures are your biggest hazard, bring extra clothes and get home early.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small avalanches are still possible under low hazard and can have serious consequences on steep features. Continue to practice good travel habits in avalanche terrain.
Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Wind-affected snow covers most open and exposed areas. If you brave the cold, isolated pockets of soft snow may hide in sheltered lee features at upper elevations.
A relatively uniform snowpack is reported for White Pass: 10 to 20 cm of snow over a supportive crust. The remainder of the snowpack has no layers of concern. Snowpack depths range from about 100 to 180 cm.
Weather Summary
Thursday night
Partly cloudy, starry breaks. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with sunny breaks. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with sunny breaks. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with isolated flurries, up to 10 cm. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.